A Business Is Considering a Cash Outlay of $880,000 for the Purchase

question 36

Multiple Choice

A business is considering a cash outlay of $880,000 for the purchase of land, which it intends to lease for $200,000 per year.If alternative investments are available that yield a 15% return, the opportunity cost of the purchase of the land is:

• A) $132,000.
• B) $102,000.
• C) $200,000.
• D) $175,000.

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Definitions:

Cash-Flow Statement

A financial statement that provides aggregate data regarding all cash inflows a company receives from its ongoing operations and external investment sources, as well as all cash outflows that pay for business activities and investments during a given period.

Service Policies

Guidelines and procedures established by a business concerning the delivery of its services to customers.

Sales Force

The Sales Force consists of a group of employees focused on sales operations, whose primary responsibilities include promoting, selling, and securing orders from existing and prospective customers.

Distributors

Companies or agents responsible for delivering products from manufacturers to market, forming a vital part of the distribution channel.